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Kuwait summoned Iran’s ambassador on Wednesday following Iran’s denial of involvement by an Iranian citizen in a plot to assassinate Deputy Prime Minister Fahad al-Yousef. Three Shia men, including Abdulredha Haydar Dahqani, were sentenced to death for the conspiracy and ties to Hezbollah.
Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections is underway, with significant stakes including all 435 House seats and elections for 35 senators and 36 governors. Experts highlight the potential for narrow margins to impact key policies, intensifying the importance of voter turnout amidst widespread voter dissatisfaction with both major parties.
President Trump conducted two campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday, supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate and House candidates, including Rep. Monica De La Cruz. As Republicans aim to prevent a statewide loss, Trump characterised the Senate race against Democrat James Talarico as uncertain while reinforcing his record on local economic performance.
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company are among the first-time nominees being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside other influential artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.
Global military spending surpassed $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking a 9.4% increase from the previous year, with over 100 countries raising their military budgets.
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Russia over recent bombings in Ukraine and reiterated the need for a peace deal, urging Vladimir Putin to halt military actions.
Sam Ruddock, 35, who competes in cycling and shotput events, arrived in the US on 13 April and was planning to attend Vegas’s WrestleMania, his friend Lucy Earl said.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to biological sex, affecting the use of gender-specific facilities.
Iran and US in advanced talks in Oman in the third round of nuclear negotiations in Muscat aims to build trust
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